PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reach Disadvantage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Disadvantage
vs
Jones

225 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reach Disadvantage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Disadvantage throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws the left hand but Disadvantage avoids the punch easily.
Disadvantage really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Disadvantage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disadvantage digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Disadvantage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Disadvantage.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Disadvantage misses with a body punch.

Jones pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Disadvantage throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Disadvantage has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Disadvantage keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Disadvantage.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Disadvantage is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Disadvantage to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disadvantage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Disadvantage just misses with a punch to the body.
Disadvantage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones blocks a jab.
Disadvantage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disadvantage misses with a body shot.
Disadvantage looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Disadvantage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Disadvantage throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Disadvantage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Disadvantage looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones throws a leg kick but Disadvantage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Disadvantage.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Disadvantage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Disadvantage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Disadvantage dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Disadvantage's head and hops out.
Disadvantage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Disadvantage finds it's target.
Disadvantage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Disadvantage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Disadvantage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Disadvantage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Disadvantage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dave Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Disadvantage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Disadvantage blocks it.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Jones does no damage.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Disadvantage.
Jones not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disadvantage wants to get back to full guard but Jones has passed into side control.
Disadvantage is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones looking to control but Disadvantage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones prevents Disadvantage from getting the reversal.
Disadvantage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Disadvantage trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Disadvantage wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disadvantage trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Disadvantage is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Disadvantage is not content to let Jones control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disadvantage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disadvantage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Disadvantage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Disadvantage misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reach Disadvantage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones blocks a head kick by Disadvantage.
Disadvantage wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Disadvantage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disadvantage dodges the punch combination from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Disadvantage lands a slapping body shot.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Disadvantage is out of range.
Disadvantage punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Disadvantage takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Disadvantage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Disadvantage takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Disadvantage uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a body punch but Disadvantage moves out of range.
Disadvantage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Disadvantage misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Disadvantage misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disadvantage misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Disadvantage is controlling him.
Disadvantage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Jones manages to break the clinch.
Disadvantage misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disadvantage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disadvantage throws a sloppy body shot
and Disadvantage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disadvantage throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones avoids the body shot from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Disadvantage. Disadvantage gets slowly back to his feet.
Disadvantage misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Disadvantage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Disadvantage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disadvantage stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones throws a leg kick but Disadvantage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Disadvantage is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Disadvantage.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Disadvantage misses the jab.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Disadvantage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Disadvantage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disadvantage swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disadvantage misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Disadvantage misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reach Disadvantage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Disadvantage.
Disadvantage defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Disadvantage works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones tries to work over Disadvantage's front leg with a kick but Disadvantage checks it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Disadvantage moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Disadvantage throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Reach Disadvantage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Disadvantage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Disadvantage misses with a body shot

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Disadvantage is keeping the position.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disadvantage is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Disadvantage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Disadvantage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Jones!